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Pioneer RD-HWK300 Dash Camera Hardwire Kit
The Pioneer RD-HWK300 is a hardwire power kit for compatible Pioneer dash cameras. It connects to constant battery power, accessory power and ground, providing a 5 V DC output with a maximum of 2.4 A.
Useful features
At a glance12–24 V vehicle input
12–24 V vehicle input: accepts the vehicle-side supply range for an appropriate professional installation.
5 V DC camera output
5 V DC camera output: converts vehicle power to the camera-side voltage.
Up to 2.4 A output
Up to 2.4 A output: defines the maximum supported current rather than compatibility with any USB camera.
Constant, accessory and ground leads
Constant, accessory and ground leads: provide the vehicle connections for supported parking-power operation.
1 m input and 4 m output leads
1 m input and 4 m output leads: give routing lengths on either side of the power module.
11.8 V cutoff setting
11.8 V cutoff setting: gives the stated low-voltage threshold for the supported installation; it is not a flat-battery guarantee.
Named Pioneer compatibility
Named Pioneer compatibility: supports the stated parking arrangements for H120SC, H320SC, H520DC and Z820DC cameras.
The useful features
- 12–24 V vehicle input: accepts the vehicle-side supply range for an appropriate professional installation.
- 5 V DC camera output: converts vehicle power to the camera-side voltage.
- Up to 2.4 A output: defines the maximum supported current rather than compatibility with any USB camera.
- Constant, accessory and ground leads: provide the vehicle connections for supported parking-power operation.
- 1 m input and 4 m output leads: give routing lengths on either side of the power module.
- 11.8 V cutoff setting: gives the stated low-voltage threshold for the supported installation; it is not a flat-battery guarantee.
- Named Pioneer compatibility: supports the stated parking arrangements for H120SC, H320SC, H520DC and Z820DC cameras.
The useful details
Know what
you’re getting.
The Pioneer RD-HWK300 is a hardwire power kit for compatible Pioneer dash cameras. It connects to constant battery power, accessory power and ground, providing a 5 V DC output with a maximum of 2.4 A. The vehicle-side lead is 1 m and the camera-side lead is 4 m.
The kit allows supported parking-recording functions to operate when the ignition is off. Installation is restricted by the manufacturer to experienced automotive professionals. It continues to draw vehicle-battery power, so a low-voltage cutoff does not guarantee against a flat battery, particularly with prolonged parking or repeated short journeys.
Pioneer Australia explicitly names the RD-HWK300 for VREC-H320SC, VREC-H520DC and VREC-Z820DC, and the retained VREC-H120SC guide also identifies it for parking use. It is an accessory rather than a dash camera, so the compatible camera must be supplied separately. Constant and accessory connections allow the kit to distinguish vehicle-power states, while the 4 m camera-side lead provides routing length from the installed module. Match the hardwire installation to the vehicle and camera; universal vehicle fit and guaranteed battery protection are not promised.
Professional automotive installation and a confirmed compatible Pioneer dash camera are required.
Supplies a compatible camera from constant/accessory vehicle power.
Providing power for supported parking recording when ignition power is off.
Owners of compatible Pioneer dash cameras using a qualified automotive installer.
Connects to the vehicle battery, accessory circuit and ground, then supplies the camera with 5 V DC.
A closer look
Specifications.
The details that matter.
Specifications
What’s in the box
1 unit RD-HWK300 hardwire kit
1 document Quick Start Guide
Compatibility
Compatible camera and experienced automotive installation required. Other dash-camera models are not inferred compatible.
Use and product notes
Professional automotive installation and a confirmed compatible Pioneer dash camera are required.
Professional installation only. Keep dry, uncovered and away from heat, direct sunlight, vibration and driver controls. Continuous battery load can discharge the vehicle battery. Fuse replacement is for a professional using the correct specified parts.
11.8 V cutoff behaviour for 24 V systems is not explained. Fuse specification differs between manual sections. A dash camera is not included.
Compatible Pioneer dash camera; professional installation and suitable vehicle mounting materials.
195 g
45 W × 70 H × 22 D mm
Input 12–24 V; output 5 V DC, maximum 2.4 A. Published low-voltage cutoff 11.8 V. No wireless function.